MBNA are making free McAfee security software available to anyone that holds an online credit card account with MBNA to help keep customers safe from Internet fraudsters.

The Bank of America owned subsidiary is offering a complimentary year-long subscription of the comprehensive McAfee Online Banking Security Suite, worth around £60, to all its online registered customers.The software is packed with features and tools designed to keep credit card details protected and computers safe. Online customers can request their copy through the ‘Your Account’ page at MBNA.

Commenting on the free McAfee software offer, Richard Honey, eCommerce executive for Bank of America Europe Card Services, said: “We are delivering more added value for our customers and this new partnership with McAfee is testament to that.

We want to give our customers the confidence to shop and bank online knowing that we are doing all we can to deliver the layers of credit card security protection they want and expect.”

Mr Honey went on to say: “Online security is a very high priority for our business. We have worked hard to emphasise the value of the online security measures we have on our website and online banking; they are there to protect our customers.”

The offering of free online security software isn’t MBNA’s only security conscious move to protect card-holders, they have employed 3D Secure and Sitekey systems for some time now.

Sitekey is an anti-phishing tool that protects user’s identities, while 3D Secure requests that card-holders always verify a purchase by entering a pre-chosen password.

MBNA have taken large strides to becoming the best lender on the market at protecting card-holders from fraud with the introduction of the free McAfee Online banking Security Suite.

This is especially backed up by the availability of a second year’s cover for just £29.99. For zero cost in the first year and just £29.99 in the second, card-holders would benefit from features that include spyware, anti-spam software, anti virus, adware, email protection, online backups a firewall, Site Advisor Plus and even PC optimization support.

To order your free copy or to find out more about the offer, contact MBNA.

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